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Understanding Boys is a hub of information curated from around the world to assist parents raise and educate their sons.

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Understanding Boys, a resource for parents of boys. By Brighton Grammar School
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  • Diet and nutrition for active boys

    Nutrition, Health, Sport by Peter Whitehead March 27. 2024

    Reading builds vocabulary, which in turn improves comprehension.

  • Overcoming setbacks in sport

    Parenting, Sport by Jack Joslin November 07. 2023

    Help your son deal with disappointment in sport

  • What to do if your son doesn’t like sport

    Parenting, Sport by Cheryl Critchley September 25. 2023

    My son hates sport. Ben is 13 and has never joined a formal sports team. Some of you might be thinking, so what? But I wasn’t. I was thinking have I failed as a parent?

  • Lessons from Finals week for your son

    Sport September 27. 2016

    Your son may never win the Brownlow. His team may not win the Premiership. But as this list shows, his footy obsession could allow you to teach him some important lessons.

  • 7 life lessons the Olympics can teach our sons

    Sport by Bec Cavalôt August 09. 2016

    The Olympic Games are about so much more than medal tallies and green-and-gold spandex. Here are 7 life lessons the Olympics can teach our sons (they’re all good reminders for us grown-ups too).

  • How to raise a ‘good sport’

    Sport by Malinda Carlson July 07. 2016

    My 10-year-old son has always been highly competitive. He needs to win. He must be first. He will do anything to win – including cheat – and cries like his heart is broken when he loses. How are we handling his competitive streak? We’re teaching him about sportsmanship.

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    Playing it safe

    Parenting, Sport by Scott Ellis February 23. 2016

    Risk in sport is all part of the game, but that doesn’t mean injury is inevitable. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your son plays smarter, stronger and safer.

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